Thursday, 10 April 2008

Stuffed Ramiro Peppers

Couldn't resist these beauties in the market last weekend. Such a gorgeous colour and I love to stuff them with fresh, locally made goats cheese that I buy in the monthly farmer's market in Gerrards Cross. I usually buy the Rowan Tree Goats cheese but they weren't at the market on Wednesday so I tried another farm, Homefields, which was very creamy. The beetroots were also a purchase from the farmer's market, will juice the rest of them on the weekend.

Stuffed Ramiro Peppers

Two whole ramiro peppers

Six or so chopped mushrooms

One grated beetroot

Chopped spring onions

Goats cheese

Handful of chopped olives

Handful of pinenuts

Handful of chopped sundried tomatoes

Fresh thyme

Fresh basil

Heat some olive oil in a pan, fry the chopped onions and spring onions for 5 mins or so. Add the grated beetroot and fry for another couple of minutes. Add the olives, sundried tomatoes, herbs and pinenuts and fry everything for another couple of minutes, stirring regularly to heat everything through. Slice some of the goats cheese and mix into the rest of the filling but be careful not to overheat if you have a creamy cheese. Cut the peppers in half, stuff with the filling and then add a few more cubes of sliced goats cheese on top of the peppers. Bake them for around 30 mins until the peppers look done.

About Me

Since moving to Portobello Road in late 2007, my kitchen there has become my haven. With an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish to be found right outside my front door in the world famous Portobello Market, I have taken immense pleasure in creating healthy, nutritious and tasty meals for me and my partner.
I believe in healthy eating. I believe that good food is the key to many things. I believe it is not only the key to good health, to energy and vitality but also that food made with love is a vital part of that big complicated picture which creates happiness. I believe in eating organic, seasonal food where possible. I believe in eating whole and unprocessed foods. I believe in the principles of food combining in general. I believe in the incredible health giving powers of juicing fresh fruit and vegetables. I believe in limiting the amount of wheat, salt, sugar, dairy and red meat in my diet. I believe in eating my greens every day.
I also believe in breaking all of the above rules every now and again!